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BELHUS WOODS

229 ha

📷 Robert Edwards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

DogsFamilyWalks
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome229 ha

Getting here

51.51946, 0.25602

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

9 activities

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with marked walking trails

Family friendly

Strong match

Free

toilets; Country park — designed for family visits

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Country park

Hiking

Good match

Free

Marked walking trail

Picnic day out

Good match

Free

Country park — good for group day out

Easy access

Good match

Varies

parking, toilets

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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11 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
LOOP link to Purfleet stationWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
London LOOP (Section 22)Walking route▾

"Section 22 of the London LOOP offers a short walk through community woodland and riverside scenery."

Named routeRef LOOPPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
London LOOP (Section 23)Walking route▾

"Section 23 of the London LOOP offers picturesque views alongside the River Ingrebourne."

Named routeRef LOOPRegional walking route
London LOOP (Section 24)Walking route▾
Named routeRef LOOPRegional walking route
Accessible Route, Rainham HallWalking route500 m▾
Named routeLength 500 mLocal walking route
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Cycling

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113 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 13Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Ingreborne Valley WayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 136National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 13Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Dartford Crossing Shuttle (North)Cycling route▾
Named route
LCN 58Cycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCNCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Ingrebourne Hill Mountain Bike CourseMountain bike route▾
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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The Visitor Centre at Belhus Woods Country Park

📷 Robert Edwards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Visitor Centre at Belhus Woods Country Park

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Hornchurch Country ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Ingrebourne HillUrban park4.2 km→✦BELHUS PARKHistoric site1.3 km→🌱Berwick GladesUrban park2.9 km→🌱Upminster ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Rainham Recreation GroundUrban park4.3 km→